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History

The Ascent of Woman

Dr Amanda Foreman uncovers stories of women that have made and changed human history from 10,000 BC to the present day.

1. Civilisation (59 mins)

Timewatch

Timewatch unravels the circumstances which turned a killer into a Gothic hero. (1988)

50 mins

Culture, contributions and controversy - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain

Dam Busters Declassified

Martin Shaw retraces the 1943 raid which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams.

Caligula with Mary Beard

Professor Mary Beard explores the life and times of the notorious Roman emperor Caligula.

I Was There: The Great War Interviews

Never-before-seen footage from interviews with eyewitnesses of the First World War.

Britain's Greatest Generation

Documentary about the extraordinary last survivors who fought or lived through WWII.

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

Built on slavery. David Olusoga’s documentary that helped shine a light on the UK’s past

Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius

A look at the life of Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the defeat of the Nazis.

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

Its myths and legends. Exploring the city that shaped a world – and what tore it apart

Ancient Invisible Cities

Michael Scott uses 3D scans to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt.

Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed

Alice Roberts follows a decade-long quest that reveals Stonehenge's oldest secret.

Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary Beard

They ruled, partied and plotted, but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia